Trader Joe's, Northern China Eatery Among New Tenants at Medley District in Johns Creek

The mixed-use development's initial phase is now over 75% leased, with other additions including Shake Shack and local boutiques.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

The planned Medley district in Johns Creek, Georgia has signed several notable new tenants, including a Trader Joe's grocery store, the regional dining favorite Northern China Eatery, and the latest metro Atlanta location of Shake Shack. The 43-acre mixed-use development's initial phase is now over 75% leased, with other additions including a medical spa, a local boutique, and a variety of dining and lifestyle concepts.

Why it matters

The Medley district is a key part of Johns Creek's broader 192-acre Town Center plan, which aims to create a vibrant mixed-use hub for the city. The influx of high-profile retail and dining tenants signals strong interest and momentum for the project, which could help establish Medley as a premier destination in the region.

The details

Medley's latest tenant signings include Trader Joe's, Northern China Eatery's first location outside of the Perimeter, Shake Shack, Kontour Medical Spa, and Moop's Boutique. The 164,000-square-foot retail component of the development is now over 75% leased, with other announced tenants including Fadó Irish Pub, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, Five Daughters Bakery, and various other dining, wellness, and lifestyle concepts. Beyond retail, Medley will also feature 110,000 square feet of office space and 883 luxury apartments and townhomes.

  • Medley officially broke ground in January 2025.
  • The initial phase of Medley is scheduled to open on October 29, 2026.
  • A 150-key hotel at Medley is expected to open in 2028.

The players

Toro Development Company

The developer behind the Medley project in Johns Creek.

Northern China Eatery

A regional dining favorite that is opening its first location outside of the Perimeter at Medley.

Trader Joe's

The popular grocery store chain that has signed on as a tenant at the Medley development.

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What they’re saying

“The latest retail momentum further cements Medley as a premier destination for fashion, wellness, dining, and lifestyle experiences.”

— Kimberly Goetz, Vice President of Leasing, Toro Development Company (urbanize.city)

What’s next

Medley's initial phase is scheduled to open on October 29, 2026, while the 150-key hotel component is expected to open in 2028.

The takeaway

The influx of high-profile retail and dining tenants at the Medley district in Johns Creek signals strong interest and momentum for the project, which could help establish it as a premier mixed-use destination in the region as part of the city's broader Town Center plan.